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Y301 WER

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,703 mi
Last recorded148,703 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 WER
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 148,703 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 148,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 136,689 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 136,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened Link rod corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan under drivers seat corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 126,586 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 117,703 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 117,703 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 109,413 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,598 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 99,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 99,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 92,878 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 8 Aug 2013 92,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 13 Aug 2012 86,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 82,972 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs pitted

wipers smeery

Pass 16 Mar 2010 79,701 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 73,823 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 66,322 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 66,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 62,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 62,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 52,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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Y301 WER is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y301 WER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y301 WER is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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